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Char60's Blog
 

Feeling Good

This is week 13 post-opt and feeling good.   I am back to feeling more normal now. I didn't think this day would come after being put back on medications. I really thought I would not loose any more weight and it would all go back on, but with some time it has all come off plus some thank God and His blessings.   I have lost the water weight and am managing to eat a little more now that my stomach isn't so upset from the pills.   I weighted in this morning at 269.2 that is 68lbs in just 13 weeks even with the 7lb gain how amazing is that? I have lost another 6.75 inches and my clothes are getting loose again (time to go shopping).   I so love my sleeve and the benefits from it. I would not change anything I have been through because this surgery has changed my life for the better.   May God continue to bless this journey I am on and keep me healthy.   Day by Day Step by Step with Jesus is what I pray today.
Charlotte

Charlotte

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Magic Mini Mushroom
 

Quick And Dirty

This is a quick update because things are fairly status quo at the moment. It was a crazy weekend punctuated by the pain of having to go and order my dress for my bff's May wedding. Let me tell you, there's nothing in the world that can slam a new bandster back down to earth like trying on satin dresses in a bridal shop in front of about 97 million mirrors. I mean, I'm doing well, but I've only been banded 6 weeks and am not at restriction yet, so I've lost only a tiny fraction of what I need to. Clothes shopping is still painful. I had picked out the dress ahead of time from photos based on the style, which is one that would generally be quite flattering on me, and since I'm the only bridesmaid, I could have any dress I wanted. I had it in my head that I wanted to buy something that I really loved so I could wear it again and get some use out of it, but when I tried it on, it was really more of a "meh" moment. I liked it fine as a MOH dress, but I didn't love it, which was really disappointing. Then the bff saved the day by reminding me that even if I did buy something I really adored, the chances of my being able to wear it again were pretty slim because in a few months, it wouldn't fit anymore!!! Wow, did that totally change my prespective. Suddenly, all was well again and the dress got ordered.   Then this week started out with a bang. Literally. I live on a corner lot which is entirely fenced in three sections, thank goodness. the back yard is separated from the front and side yards and is where the dogs go out to play. The front and the side are more for show with nice plants and stuff (it was landscaped by the previous owners...I have a black thumb for anything except herbs). Well, sometime between 9 am and 11 am yesterday, some a#$@!%)$ took the corner too tight (frankly, based on the look of it, they HAD to have been under the influence of something) and destroyed about 30-40 feet of my fencing in the side yard. Uprooted 4 posts from their concrete moorings and everything. And then just drove off. Leaving me with a huge mess and no chance of compensation for the damage. If anyone had seen the car and given the police a lead, I'd be able to make a claim against the owner's car insurance, but no such luck. I could claim it on my homeowner's insurance, but based on my deductible and the fact that the claim would sit on my policy for the next 5 years, I'm better off just eating the cost. This makes me less than happy.   The only bright spot at the moment is that I think I might actually have a real loss this week (fingers crossed). This is based on my daily unofficial weigh-ins. Tomorrow is the real thing, so today I will be watching my salt intake and trying to be extra mindful so that I can maintain any loss I've had long enough to record it tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me, please. I'm kinda sick on losing less than a pound per week.   So that's what's going on and why I haven't posted more the last few days. Trust me, if I have a decent loss, I WILL be posting again tomorrow.
morelgirl

morelgirl

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Alerker's Blog
 

Day Two Of Boost

I am on day two of my boost with my surgery scheduled for next Tues 3/20. I am feeling a bit hungry but doing okay. I had a dream last night that stuffed a piece of ham in my mouth when I was making lunch for someone. I keep thinking of the outcome and know that is only a small part of my journey.   Nothing tastes as good as skinny will feel
Alerker

Alerker

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shues138's Journal
 

What A Beautiful Day Yesterday!

Yesterday it was absolutely beautiful in my neck in the woods! So, I decided to start week 3 of c25k at the local outdoor track at the middle school. I did pretty good had to stop a couple of times, but I had the worse headache towards the end. I realized it's because I was tensing up my neck and shoulders and basically grinding my teeth. You run completely different when you're on a treadmill vs when you are off (well I know I do!) but the workout went by quick and it was just a wonderful way to enjoy the weather! And of course today is rainy lol.   Work today is a little crazy it seems like no one knows what they are doing (ie doctor's offices) it's like I'm holding their hands, and this isn't their first rodeo lol.   Tonight after work I'm going to make my baked falafels and General Tso's tofu and then figure out what I'm going to eat next week for breakfast lunch and dinner. I'm not going to lie I'm going to be in "vacation mode" that I may just lean cuisine the week lol. Well, we'll see. I have a TON of chicken recipes but I don't eat chicken anymore. I found these Quorn brand chicken cutlets, they are completely vegetarian, so I think I'm going to try to see how my chicken recipes taste with the Quorn "chicken". Yeah, I think I'll do that for dinner. Lunch may be a lean cuisine lol.   Also I have never made recipes off the top of my head and I did the other day with my crustless quiche, and it tastes interesting---a little watery?? IDK the quiche I did the week before tasted a lot better may do that one again next week.   Well I guess that's all to report today. Hope everyone has a great day!
shues138

shues138

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legnarevocrednu's Blog
 

Bad, Bad Weekend...but Some Good News!

Okay so this weekend, I was a mess. I didn't eat much, but for the first time since surgery, I drank alcohol. Not just one or two, but 5 drinks! I am NOT a drinker! I went out with a friend dancing, and I was hoping the dancing cancelled out the alcohol but who knows. I shouldn't have drank that much. I have no excuse for it other than the guy in my life upsetting me and I just needed to have some fun. I won't make that mistake again. I'll try to find another way to release my frustration! Also, last night, I ate some things at my moms that I shouldn't have. Sooo much guilt! :-( Anyways, besides all that, I lost almost a pound over the weekend bringing me to exactly 50% of weight loss. Meaning, I'm half way there! And in only 4 months! I still only lost less than 2 pounds in one week. That's below my average so I'm a little worried. It's probably due to the over consumption of alcohol. Uuggghh! I'm worried my weight loss is starting to slow down. I've still been working out really hard (4 to 5 times a week) and I'm doing the couch to 5k. I start my 4th week of it today. I really like that program! I'm hoping to lose at least 5 more pounds by the end of this month. Anyways, back on the wagon today! Hoping to lose another pound or two by Thursday!
legnarevocrednu

legnarevocrednu

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journey4me's Blog
 

Breakout The Rubber Bands!

I remember seeing someone wearing a rubber band around their wrist. I asked them why. They said to remind them of something they needed to do. They said that if they saw it on their wrist they knew there was something they needed to remember. So as crazy as it sounds I'm going to try it! Remind myself what I need to be doing and that's eating better. It might help to put it on the wrist I eat with! lol
journey4me

journey4me

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newlife4nekaylyn's Blog
 

Banded For The Past Six Months And Before

I guess i can start with getting banded right, I guess that is where most start. I was banded on September 2,2011 its a day that you don't forget. I remember feeling scared, nerves, and completely terrified (to say the least). I guess i can also go back to the start of the weight problem right. Well here goes. Believe it or not i wasn't always a big heavy person. I was 165 in high school and it was all muscle but at the time i just thought it was all fat, and being big boned didn't help my way of thinking or my mothers. She saw big boned as an excuse for fat. Even at my skinniest in high school i was 145lbs. Eating at home was a battle, My mom kept a metaphorical lock and key on the fridge and everywhere in the house that there was food and sodas. I was allowed three meals a day and forget about seconds no matter how hungry i was. And sodas where a no no except to my mom and dad. They could have all the sodas they wanted. She didn't really start to come down on me until high school when i started lifting weights and the weight wouldn't stop coming on little did i know it was muscle not fat. She really came down on me hard and so did my dad. I was playing all the sports i could and ran like crazy everyday. She started me on all the diet pills i could handle until i couldn't eat any more. My sophomore year of high school she thought it was best if i drank slim fast for all meals. I was embarrassed to take the can of slim fast to school so in the morning i would drink the nasty drinks and show her that i was taking one for lunch and head out the door. She didn't give me money because that would only mean that i would eat something from the school. So there i was at lunch time and my only choice was to either drink the slim fast and look like an over weight dork or just not eat. So i chose not to eat. At dinner i would drink my slim fast and after everyone was asleep go to the kitchen and sneak a quick snack and hope she wouldn't know that it was gone in the mornings. That was mostly fine during volley ball season because you don't really run to much. And at school there was always someone willing to give me 50 cents for a soda so i didn't really feel very hungry. But basketball was a very different story. I had a game on a Monday night out of town on of the few games my mother had time to come to, I was playing hard and before i knew it i was on my floor in the gym with my coach and everyone around me. I didn't know what had happened i just remember someone was shooting a free throw and i was ready then i woke up on the floor. I was sitting on the bench and my coach asked me what i ate that day looking at my mom i said nothing really. I told her i drank a shake for breakfast and didn't eat lunch. She asked me when the last time i ate was i said i don't remember. Right then she told my mom i could stay for the game but couldn't play until i was eating again. I don't know what else she told my mom that night but i remember my dad telling my mother that it was enough with diets that if i didn't want to stick with them i shouldn't have to if i was going to go and do things like this. I felt like i had let them down i felt the need to deal with it myself. So from that year until my senior year i had eating disorders like not eating or eating till i thought my stomach was about to explode but i didn't eat at home. I would go to my friends house where her mom knew what my mom was doing to me and would fix me all kinds of food. Im not saying what i was doing was right but i didn't know that at the time. When i left for college i found a whole new life where i couldn't be controlled by anyone because i made all my own choices and food was my number one obsession. My boy friend was excited that i was eating and never stopped to let me know that i was gaining weight like crazy. Before i knew it i was about 240lbs the heaviest of my whole life. Other traumatic things had happened but ill save that for another story. I moved back in with my mom and that didnt help only now i could go to a fast food place and eat as much as i could and then come home. by the time that i moved out again i was a big 265 and i found it hard to loose the weight once it started. little did i know i have polytheistic ovarian syndrome and it makes it hard to loose weight. I met the man of my dreams in 2008 we got married in 2009 where i was 275. I wasn't happy about the weight and it would go down and come back i was tired of trying and i didn't care any more i thought well if i cant get past 240 then what is the point. I just didn't care any more. My mom had been on my about weight loss surgery but i didn't think that it was possible and i didn't think that it would work i thought i was a lost cause and i would forever be "The heavy girl". I wouldn't take pictures with my kids or my husband i didn't want to look like a big whale next to small children or a whale next to a man. They are my step kids i don't have any children of my own. I was trying diet pills and all kinds of things but at the end of the day i would just eat and eat and eat. One morning woke up and just hated everything my feet felt like they where going to explode from all the pressure that i was putting on them and my back was killing me. I was at the end of my rope i wanted to be skinny and i wanted my life back. I didn't like they way people would look at me and i didn't like that i felt so ugly. I hated the way that people would look at me when i went out to eat and the way that i felt when i would eat in front of people. I didn't want to go any where or do anything. I hadn't worn a swim suit in six years or more. And my whole wardrobe was basketball shorts, jeans, and XXX L t-shirts. I felt like a cow and i didn't see an end in site. August 2011 my mom came and got me and told me i needed a change and she was willing to help me no matter what the cost. I was offended of course but i wanted to change i wanted to show everyone that i was more then just "The fat girl" i was someone. I agreed to lap band and it all started. I didn't know what to expect i was scared and thought they might tell me i was under weight or to fat to have it done. Or later i would hear them talk about how fat i was. But when i walked in to the office i was greeted real nice like i was a real person (something i didn't expect at all) considering all the times i have walked into a doctors office and had been treated like i looked. I met with the nurses and the doctor and they where so nice and caring. And i decided i had made the right choice. I cried because i was scared every time i met with the doctor to be honest I knew i was going to be cut on and that scared me more then anything. My husband didn't want me to do it because he was just as scared as i was but i did it anyways. The night before the surgery i was so scared i couldn't even sleep. I felt like i was going to summer camp where i didn't know any one. I thought about my doctor telling me that i was going to be beautiful and love the way that i looked and i was going to be happy. It made that day a little easier that and i had lost 20lbs in two weeks that was a boost to. When called to the waiting room i was so scared i couldn't stop crying and i hate crying. They sent many people in there to talk to me to tell me what to expect even a nurse that met me the day before came in to check on me when she didn't even have to. Just to make sure that i was going to be ok. Now i wasn't loud and crazy lol i was just quietly worrying my self to death. they came in and gave me meds to calm me down and man did that i was happy and laughing and making jokes. When i woke up the pain was ok the gas however sucked. i dont remember much of that day or the next to be honest i was moving around and not eating because my tummy wasn't ready for food but i tried. I know that the gas was gone from my stomach and that was much better. Getting rid of the gas from your stomach for me it was like im about to throw up and all that came out with this horrible burp see they don't tell me that you have to learn how to burp again. Any ways I went back to the Dr a week later and lost another ten pounds i was happy and i didn't cry when the doctor said im happy to see your not terrified of me any more i said well your not trying to cut me he just laughed. Since then i have lost a total of 80 something pounds with my ups and downs which i will get to more later, but in the end it is all well worth it. And im so happy that i when through with this. Still six months later.
newlife4nekaylyn

newlife4nekaylyn

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DIAMOND45's SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION
 

" Hello, He's Listening "

A JOYFUL SALUTATIONS TO MY SLEEVE FAMILY,       Psalms 95:6 "Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker."       "Let Us Pray"   Father, as I come humbly bowed, before your throne of grace and mercy, I would   first, like to repent of all the sins that I have committed against you, up to this very   moment, whether they were in my word, thought, or actions. I ask, that you Father,   will find delight in me, forgiving and cleansing me of all my unrighteousness. Lord, I   thank you for waking me this morning, allowing me to see another of your glorious   days. Father, I ask, that as I journey throughout this day, that I encounter nothing on , my path, that together with you, I can not handle. I pray my Lord, that I show to all, in   the way I conduct myself, that I belong to you, so they may see my good works and   want to glorify you also. I give thanks to you Father God, for all the many blessings   that you have given me and the ones I am yet to receive. I thank you Father, for every   time you discipline me today when I stray from your word, because you love me. Please   Lord, search my sinful heart and take out anything that will hinder my service to you.   I have put into your arms, care of all my love ones, that you will watch over and protect   them from all hurt, harm, and danger. I love you, I thank you, and I praise your Holiness.   All this I ask, if it be Thine will, in your son's name Jesus Christ, AMEN!
DIAMOND45

DIAMOND45

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Sleeved by Dr. Kelly in Mexico
 

My Pre-Op Prep-Work

My Pre-op Prep-work     For anyone interested here is what I have done, or am doing, as far as pre-op prep-work: Stopped drinking carbonated beverages in January (procedure scheduled for March). I drank diet coke probably one to two times a day so I didn’t have a giant habit to overcome (although it seemed like it that first week because it had become so habitual at certain times of the day). I replaced my soda with crystal light and water.
Bought the sample pack of protein powders from Unjury to see if I would like them. I liked the vanilla and chocolate. I wasn’t a huge fan of the chicken soup only because it mixed weirdly and I had to take the temperature of the water. I wouldn’t say I was a fan of the unflavored one but it truly did mix in well, and tasteless, with my yogurt and oatmeal and if it gives an extra protein boost then so be it. Presurgery I ordered 6 packets of the chicken soup, 6 packets of the vanilla, and 6 packets of the unflavored to take with me to Mexico. I also ordered a container of each for the house when I got back home. I wanted to be well prepared for my liquid phase.
I also tried the high protein Slimfast chocolate and vanilla ready to drink mixes and shakes. Liked the chocolate but wasn’t a huge fan of the vanilla.
I also tried the Atkins meal replacement bars and Go Lean meal replacement bars. I love the Atkins chocolate peanut better ones (all can be purchased at Walmart by the pharmacy diet stuff).
I purchased 2 loose workout pants at Target to have when traveling. I love love love them and they have quickly become my go to pants when I am at home. They sit low on my waist, have boot cut legs, and a drawstring. The only drawback is no pockets.
I bought full coverage underwear (I like thongs but thought that might be a bit inappropriate in the hospital new PJ’s and a cheap robe that I am unlikely to wear after this procedure HOWEVER I dye my own hair so I can use it as my hair dying robe so it is not a total waste!
Bought a better bathroom scale. My old one needed replacing so it wasn’t an unneeded expense.
Established the “I’m dieting and exercising” talk at work so that my weight loss is more believable and less shocking (I’m not telling anyone about the procedure).
Started growing out my hair (since Jan.). It is really short and if I might lose some of it I figured I better start growing it.
Joined the three gastric sleeve blogs and looked at posts so I know what to expect.
  The things I haven’t done and feel bad about…. Established a walking workout routine.
Stopped chewing gum (although that is pretty high on my list to quit…I don’t like chewing gum in public but I do like to chew it in the car and it curbs my desire to stop at drive thru’s).
Make the “just in case I die” list for my husband of things he will need to know (will be doing that this weekend)
Stuck to a low carb eating plan (I did for a few weeks but Valentine’s Day at school did me in and I have been back sliding since).
    Things I am worried about…. Complications which will cost a million dollars to fix which won’t be covered by insurance causing a severe financial burden and a strain on my marrage resulting in me having to work until I am 90 years old (that is extreme worst case scenario so you bet it is the one that is worrying me the most).
I won’t recognize the signs of a leak and I die
The leak test fluid (taste)
Getting all my money, passport, and ID stolen while traveling by myself.
Gaining weight
Dealing with my mother-in-law’s love of pushing food on anyone walking into her house (she means well but sometimes it is just easier to eat the food then it is to tell her “no, thank you” a million times).
  Things I am looking forward to… Fitting in airplane seats easily
Buying clothes in the normal section of the store (not the womens or plus size section)
Having more energy
Feeling “pretty”
Enjoying working out
  Things I still need to buy… Heating pad
Travel sizes of shampoo, conditioner, etc.
Another pair of the awesome Target pants.
  STATS:   Height: 5’ 5” Weight: 244.6 lbs (as of 3/13) Pant Size: 20/22 Shirt Size: 2XL
mrsteacher

mrsteacher

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Rhapsody's Rants
 

Week 1 Post Op Is Down, Lifetime To Go!

Great news! I have some NSV's to share 1. my replacement wedding band no longer fits, but I'm still holding out for the big one, so this will have to do for now 2. My BMI dropped from 42 to 39.5. I'm still Morbidly obese, but hey, at least its coming down! 3. My fasting blood sugar usually runs 100-110. It's been 89! 4. I kinda sorta in a way can see my waist now! Thats always exciting! 5. I have so much more energy!! It's 3 AM and I'm up and ready for the day. Insomnia you say? Maybe, but at least I'm energetic!!   I've discovered a strength this week that I didn't know I had. I'm learning patience, perserverance, but most of all I'm learning to step outside of myself. I read Holly's blog (300 pounds gone, check it out, I love her writing) a couple of weeks ago, and she challenged her readers to help themselves by helping others. I may have paraphrased that all wrong, but that is the message I got out of it. Each of us is so caught up in the scale, the NSV's, our pain and suffering, that our focus is internal. I'm working on remembering to pull myself out of my own head and reach out to others. It's been fulfilling to give encouragement without expecting any in return   This surgery is not only good for the physical aspect of ourselves, but also the mental and spiritual. Then again, it is what you make it.   Have a great week everyone!!
Shemy-away

Shemy-away

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raven8888's Blog
 

Attitude

March 12, 2012   "It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome." ~William James~
raven8888

raven8888

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shues138's Journal
 

Monday Is Back

Well we made it to Monday. This was a tough Monday because of Daylight Savings Time. Totally forgot to replace the batteries in my smoke detector. It's on my grocery shopping list now!   This weekend was pretty hectic. After I got out of work, I walked with a group of women that I take the train with from my job to the train station, which is probably about 1/2 mile walk it's just in a dangerous neighborhood--safety in numbers. I wasn't out of breath and walking a lot faster than the other two lol.   I got home, showered, changed went to the dbf house. We went to the mall I had to pick up some body wash and other things at Bath and Body Works (my favorite store in the mall!) for my vacation later this month. After that dbf wanted to cook for me, but we were both too tired, I treated him to sushi down the street.   Now we go to this sushi restaurant ALL THE TIME this is always my test to see if I have real restriction, alas this time, I could eat sushi, but I was full quick. But, wait let me get to the best part of this story....   The last time I was there I ordered Ketel One and cranberry juice, the woman who made them poured the drinks perfectly. One and I was good. We get seated and asked what we want to drink dbf asks for coke I ask for "ketel one and cranberry". The waiter comes back with a drink menu for frozen drinks and asks "do you want one of these instead?" uh, no I'm good. I go "all you have to do is pour Ketel one into a short glass with some ice and a splash of cranberry juice" I said this in a NICE way. Then I asked for water too because I had a feeling there was a large language barrier here. Five minutes later the waiter comes up and says "we don't have any vodka" I say "what kind of vodka do we have?" he goes "no vodka at all" seriously????? So I ask for a water again. Needless to say it took 5 times to get water for me, and by then I didn't want it bc I don't drink when I eat.   I ordered edamame and this crab salad I'm obsessed with, one thing of shrimp tempura and some sushi. I didn't get stuck, but the band is still there. LOL. So I'm hoping next fill will get me into the "green zone". I paid for our dinner, left a horrible tip (the service sucked!) and as we are leaving the restaurant, there is the bar and guess what is there? KETEL ONE! I hate being lied to! My poor dbf I thought he was going to die laughing. I was pissed. Oh well, maybe next time.   Saturday morning I went to the gym to complete week 2 of c25k (week 3 starts today oh boy) did some laundry, then got ready to go out to dinner with my dbf my friend and her husband. We went to this Mexican restaurant in town, which is way too expensive for what they serve. I felt so bad for my dbf he asked for a taco plate and they bring out these three mini tacos. There really wasn't a lot of food. We had shots of tequila, there killed my appetite. I had shrimp and scallop cerviche wasn't that great.....def won't be going back. Went out to play pool after had more drinks, after that the night was fuzzy......ugh.   Sunday we woke up to a crying cat who was HUNGRY! So we got up, I fed the cat, and we headed up the Newburgh, NY to meet my parents for brunch. My dbf, a smoker, was dying for a cigarette. We went to the truck stop near my house. I got a ton of Powerade Zero and a coke (I was hoping the bubbles would help induce some sort of vomiting----I know it's not good, but I had to throw up!). Ugh they had Easter candy out. I got two reese peanut butter eggs and a cadbury creme egg gosh darn Easter I hate it!   But on a good note, I drank the coke, didn't puke and realized how gross coke is. I used to drink it all the time, now I stay away from sodas.   We got to the diner, had brunch, well actually we all had lunch lol. I ordered a tuna melt and only ate 1 1/2 of the sandwich, didn't touch the fries I was surprised with myself. Maybe this is going to work out!   Got home from that, tried to make breakfast, lunch and dinner for the week. Got as far as breakfast. I'll work on lunch today after the gym (baked falafels) and just have a lean cuisine for dinner (I know they're horrible you don't have to tell me twice!)   Hope everyone had a good weekend!
shues138

shues138

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Determine-Gem's Blog
 

Funny

I was looking at my past blogs and realized how happy I was at the beginning of my LAP Band journey. My last post was February 6, 2012 and my weight is the same 30 days later. I have done all the lap band rules and regulations that been given to me. Now it appears that I am at a standstill. I am glad the weather is getting better I have begin to run again at the park. The funny thing is! I really want this to work, I have tried so many different diets that all start out great in the beginning to only be let down at the end. I am praying that this work for me.
Determine-Gem

Determine-Gem

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startinoverin12's Blog
 

I See Change

So last Monday I went in for my first fill since 2009. I was sooo nervous about completely starting over. My office visit was great. My new physician was amazing; a complete opposite of the my surgeon. I did great with my diet last week and so I decided to get on the scale this morning and GUESS WHAT??????   5.6lbs GONE   I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Starting over feels so good!!!
startinoverin12

startinoverin12

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DIAMOND45's SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION
 

" That Thing I Need! "

Good Morning and Blessed Day Family,     Our Spiritual Vitamin for today is: P for PRAYING     Mark 11:24 says, Whatsoever "things" you desire, when you pray, if you believe that you receive them,   you shall have them.     This procedure is a "thing", a wonderful, life saving "thing" that God our Father, has provided through   giving the knowledge and technology to man to perform on those who are in the need of some serious   help. We must know that His word will not go out full and come back to us empty if we trust and believe.   He wants to give His children "good things" that will help our need for an abundance of quality life in the   "here and now!" God knows we need good health, even if we are mostly the reason why our health isn't   where it should be. He will bless us with good health, so that we can continue to shine for Him in a glorious   way in all that we do! The scripture above says we must go to Him in prayer for our need on all "things"   and believe that if it is His will, we will receive what we ask. So no matter what "thing" we need, whether   it be big or small, please don't hesitate to go to a quiet place, and with a repentive heart, ask your Father   and believe without doubt, you will have it blessed upon you. To those of us who are spiritual and striving   daily to be more Christlike, pray continually for one another that we may all be successful on our individual   journeys. Godspeed to my sleeve family :wub:
DIAMOND45

DIAMOND45

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madisonPA's Blog
 

Will I Be Approved??

This is my first blog...on any wesbite...so please bare with me.lol   I went to a seminar on Monday 3/5/12 and now I want this surgery more than ever.Ive been overweight my entire life and have tried many things.Im ready to work on my body image more than every because I finally finished school and I've landed a good job with great benefits.Now that I have that stress out of my life Im ready to tackle this weight.I know this will be a longggggg process to get everything together but Im ready to make this change. However, I feel like I have a few roadblocks preventing my from laying on that surgery table in a few months.   1.My bmi -My bmi fluctuates between 39-41 every few weeks.I dont have high bp or diabetes. I used to have asthma when I was younger but I haven't had an inhaler in years. My bf thinks I have sleep apnea because of my sleep pattern. I'm afraid if they do do a sleep test and it proves that I don't have it it will lessen my chance of being approved.I don't want to be forced to gain more weight just so I can stay over that 40bmi mark to have no comorbidites as a necessity to be approved.   2.History of weightloss -Ive been a member of the gym for the past 2 years and its easy to verify that(automatic checking deductions). But how can I prove that I been trying other things bc its been so long ago. I cant find reciepts of when I brought slimquick and all those other diets a year and so ago. Do I show him pictures? Do I bring in empty bottles of stuff that Ive taken in the last 6 mos?? How do I know that I have enough proof??   3.Primary Care physcian -Ive had abt 4 different pcps over the last few years bc it was only recently that I finished school and was able to start working fulltime again and have benefits. I have a brand new pcp that I just made an appt with. Will the barriatric dr not approve me bc I havent been consistant with a pcp bc of my lapse in insurance?   I get so upset thinking about all the what-ifs that comes along with this process. My 1st consult isnt until the 29th which seems forever away so Im left with all these thoughts about being rejected. Its so hard to stay positive because I really feel like this is my last chance and if I get denied I dont know what to do. *sighs*
madisonPA

madisonPA

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Lyra's Canto
 

Ramblings, Feral Chickens, And Circus Clowns

Last year my mom and I went on this amazing vacation that had to do with her work. It was fantastic and we've been planning on doing it again next year (it's only held every other year). We were talking about it tonight and how exciting it's going to be. I love hanging out with my mom! One of the things I'm really excited about is how much thinner I'll be because of the surgery. It'll definitely make riding on a plane easier! I am just about the maximum size a person can be and still fit in the waaaay too narrow seat. Yet I do fit with a little room to spare so it made me feel bad when I got on one of my connecting flights and the guy sitting next to me had the "oh hell no that fat chick isn't going to sit next to me" look on his face. He didn't even have the courtesy to at least pretend not to be looking around for another seat. In fact he about bowled me over in his hurry to get away from me. Bastard. Sometimes I wonder how people can be so insensitive. I'm no saint, but I genuinely do not want to hurt people's feelings. It makes me wonder if people who have no care for others were raised in a barn by a flock of feral chickens.   Anyway, that is neither here nor there. So my mom and I were talking about this fab vacation we're planning and I can't wait to shop for clothes! Granted, it's 10 months and 3 weeks away (but whose counting?) but I'm daydreaming about wearing a sexy little dress that clings in all the right places. Of a classy little evening bag whose strap stays on my shoulder and some knockout heels that scream "diva on the prowl!".   I've already changed so much in the last year. Internally changed, I mean. In fact, last summer was the first summer in almost 10 years that I wore shorts. Crazy, right? Yet I've always been so self-conscious. Not because I'm...er...plumptious, but because I have a lot of scarring on my legs from a run in with a brown recluse spider plus mrsa and two surgeries. I finally decided that my scars show that I still have legs thank god and that I've led an interesting life so screw the stares from people. To my surprise I found that most people just don't care or don't pay attention. It was a huge confidence builder and for those who were rude enough to point my scars out I came up with some real humdinger responses. My favorites included being attacked by rabid fire ants, alien abduction, surgery to make me taller, and a horrific circus accident involving a clown, tiger, and a wheelbarrow. *smirk*.   Man, I can't wait to go shopping for fashionable clothing!
Lyra

Lyra

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Browneyedbandit's Blog
 

Ho Hum!

Well, hello to all!   Haven't been on here much to post! Been super busy and just haven't taken the time. I'm required to do a three month food/ exercise journal as part of my pre-certification for surgery! I'm finding this really difficult to do! I just can't seem to get in the habit of writing things down! Also, I'm still not making very good food choices and haven't started exercising--- the exercising is like a catch22 --- I know I feel better when I do it but yet I haven't felt like starting it either! I just feel like I'm in kind of a funk-- I really want to get this rolling but can't seem to find the will to get to it! Any suggestions would be so greatly appreciated! I'm really excited for those that I read about who are getting their approvals so quickly and I'm also very jealous--- I just wanna get the surgery done and over with and start losing some weight!!
Browneyedbandit

Browneyedbandit

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Blog 95421
 

Help!! Almost Two Years Out And I Am Stuck

Hello All!   I need your help. I have been banded since July 2010 and Now I am stuck.. I had alot of issues with traveling and having to get fluid removed and alot of various things. Now I am stuck in a rut. My dietician says its all about getting back into it and sticking to it, but I think it is more mental than anything. Has anyone been in the same situation and what have you done?? I have in the past 8 months gained 18 pounds....and I am getting frustrated because I did so good. Any thoughts or ideas about where to start...
racheros73

racheros73

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raven8888's Blog
 

Gone Fishing

March 11, 2012   Despite the joint pain I am having, my husband and I have been planning a little outing today to go fishing. We found a nice little spot at the river and saw the fish jumping. It is our anniversary tomorrow, but we wanted to spend today together instead. We didn't catch anything, but it was so nice and peaceful away from the kids and chaos at home. I think with all my talk about the gastric sleeve over the past week he has been feeling a bit neglected. I admit, all I have been talking about is this procedure and everything I have been learning. He didn't say it, but I think he is getting a little sick of it. So we spent a few hours without talking about the sleeve or my weight, just being together, even flirting a bit. We used to hike together and I know lately I don't do those things anymore. I know I hold him back often from doing things he enjoys because he doesn't want to leave me out, so instead he'll sacrifice a lot for me. He is a wonderful husband in so many ways. I can't wait to do all the things we enjoy again feeling healthy, energetic, all around good about myself. Just the thought that maybe I can wear a pair of shorts again (I've been hiding my legs under pants for years) I imagine how it is going to be to feel like that active young girl I used to be once upon a time. Be the girl he fell in love with again inside and out. He deserves a happier me; I deserve a happier me. Now I must go to ice my entire body...Ouch!    
raven8888

raven8888

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